The Organization (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1971, The Organization is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Don Medford, running about 106 minutes. “The Toughest Cop Has The Guts To Take On” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a group of young revolutionaries break into a company's corporate headquarters and steal $5,000,000 worth of heroin to keep it off the street, they call on San Francisco Police Lieutenant Virgil Tibbs for assistance.
Who’s in it. The Organization stars Sidney Poitier as Virgil Tibbs, Barbara McNair as Valerie Tibbs, Gerald S. O'Loughlin as Jack Pecora and Sheree North as Mrs. Morgan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Organization has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Organization page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Organization tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Organization (1971)?
- In US, The Organization is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Organization worth watching?
- The Organization holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Organization?
- The Organization stars Sidney Poitier, Barbara McNair, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Sheree North and Lani Miyazaki.
- When was The Organization released?
- The Organization was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.